What Fillon Technologies does

Fillon Technologies SAS is a French manufacturer of paint preparation equipment for the automotive refinish industry, headquartered in Faverolles, France, and operating globally through six wholly-owned subsidiaries and three production sites. The company was founded in the 1950s by Roger Fillon and pivoted in 1960 into developing Europe's first paint mixing machine for bodyshops; it assumed its current form in 2003 through the merger of Fillon Pichon, FAS, and EUROBOT, and was acquired by co-owners Jean Christophe Doux and Sébastien Reinbold in May 2011. With 240 employees and 95% of revenue from export sales, the company serves automotive bodyshops and collision repair centers, paint manufacturers, and car OEMs/distributors across Europe, North America, Central & Latin America, India, China, Japan, South-East Asia, and Oceania.

The product portfolio centers on four categories: (1) mixing equipment (Alphamix modular machines, Alphafit, Alpharack, Flexi-Essential, plus X5, WS35, and FAS55 lids, and Aquatherm heated cabinets for waterborne paints); (2) high-tech dispensing led by the DAISY WHEEL 3.0 — the first fully automated 100% automatic dosing system that combines dosing, conservation, and storage; (3) aerosol filling (Pneumatic and Manual Fill-One+, Fill Spray, Fill-Bee) that enables solvent-free shade changeover; and (4) shop essentials and cleaning equipment (FTH 1200, Table 90, Proshaker, Mini Cabinet, TinyMix, Aqualine 30, JetClean). Underlying technology includes ATEX/IECEX-certified explosion-proof motors, brand-specific dosing valves for major paint lines (AKZO, AXALTA, PPG, NEXA AUTOCOLOR, VALSPAR), and manufacturing to NF EN ISO 9001 in France and China.

The business model combines B2B equipment sales via direct field sales through six global subsidiaries with recurring consumables revenue (Daisy Wheel bottles, dosing valves, nylon filters) sold through regional e-commerce storefronts for EMEA (17 countries) and USA/Canada. Pricing is quote-based with a 24-month equipment warranty, 6-month spare parts warranty, and 5-year spare parts availability. Notable accolades include the 2013 EQUIP AUTO Innovation Prize and 2013 Centre Region of France Innovation Prize for the Daisy Wheel. The company has remained privately held since the 2011 management buyout, with no venture capital or private equity ownership disclosed.

Name

Fillon Technologies

Legal name

FILLON TECHNOLOGIES SAS

Website

https://fillontech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fillon Technologies is a French manufacturer of paint preparation equipment — mixing machines, automated dosing systems, aerosol fillers, and shop essentials — serving automotive bodyshops, paint manufacturers, and car OEMs worldwide through six subsidiaries and three production sites, with the DAISY WHEEL as its flagship automated dosing platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Refinish Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

Keywords

• Paint preparation equipment
• Automotive refinish equipment
• Paint mixing machines
• Automated paint dosing systems
• Aerosol filling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Faverolles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of paint preparation equipment including mixing machines, dosing systems, aerosol fillers, spray gun cleaners, and shop essentials to automotive bodyshops, paint manufacturers, and car manufacturers.
2. Consumables and Wear Parts: Replacement bottles, dosing valves, filters, and other consumable items for Daisy Wheel and other equipment sold through e-commerce shop.
3. Spare Parts: Spare parts available for 5 years from invoice date. Spare parts warranty of 6 months.
4. Technical Support and After-Sales Service: Technical support services including annual maintenance reviews for Daisy Wheel equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fillon Technologies manufactures and sells paint preparation equipment for automotive bodyshops, including automated dosing systems, mixing machines, aerosol fillers, paint gun cleaners, and shop essentials. The company's proprietary products include the Daisy Wheel (the first 100% automatic paint dosing system), Alphamix modular mixing machines, and FILL-ONE solvent-free aerosol fillers. It serves automotive bodyshops, paint manufacturers, and car manufacturers/distributors globally through 6 subsidiaries and 3 production sites.

Product overview

Fillon Technologies is a world leader in paint preparation equipment for automotive bodyshops, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main categories: (1) Mixing Equipment including Alphamix, Alphafit, Alpharack, Flexi-Essential modular systems plus X5/WS35/FAS55 lids and Aquatherm thermal cabinets; (2) High-Tech Dispensing anchored by the DAISY WHEEL 3.0 - the first 100% automatic dosing system that combines dosing, conservation and storage; (3) Filling Solutions featuring Pneumatic Fill-One+, Manual Fill-One+, Fill Spray and Fill-Bee aerosol fillers enabling solvent-free filling; (4) Shop Essentials and Cleaning including FTH 1200, Table 90, Proshaker, Mini Cabinet, TinyMix, plus Aqualine 30 and JetClean paint gun cleaners. The company also provides Daisy Wheel consumables (bottles, dosing valves, nylon filters) and custom Tailor Made design services. Products are distributed through regional e-commerce platforms (EMEA shop, US shop) alongside traditional distribution channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daisy Wheel: First 100% automatic dosing system for the automotive refinish aftermarket that preserves, protects and doses paint lines autonomously.
• ALPHAMIX
• FILL-ONE
• Aqualine
• Jetclean

Products and services

• Daisy Wheel 3.0 The first fully automated 100% automatic dosing system designed for the automotive refinish aftermarket, combining three crucial paint preparation operations: product dosing, conservation and storage in one autonomous unit. Revolutionizes the color preparation process for automotive bodyshops.
• Alphamix Fully modular mixing machine with modular solutions available in half-module workstations and/or complete machine configurations. Stirring and storing shelves can both be installed in one unique machine for paint preparation in bodyshops.
• Alphafit

Quantifiable outcome

• Daisy Wheel won EQUIP AUTO Innovation prize and 2013 Innovation prize for Centre region of France
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dürr AG: Global manufacturer of paint application systems and finishing lines, primarily for automotive OEM but also serving refinish; adjacent to Fillon's industrial paint preparation equipment portfolio.
• Graco Inc. US-listed manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, including paint dispensing and circulating systems used in automotive and industrial finishing; overlaps with Fillon's dosing and mixing equipment categories.
• Carlisle Fluid Technologies: Owns the DeVilbiss, Ransburg, and Binks brands of spray guns, cups, and finishing equipment for automotive and industrial refinish; competes head-to-head with Fillon in bodyshop paint application and preparation.
• Hedson Technologies (Dover Corporation): Supplies infrared drying equipment and bodyshop preparation solutions under brands such as IRT and Hedson; competes directly with Fillon's air-dryer and shop-essentials portfolio for collision repair customers.
• SATA: German manufacturer of professional spray guns, breathing protection, and paint preparation equipment for automotive refinish; directly overlaps with Fillon's bodyshop customer base and product categories such as spray gun cleaners and mixing/dosing systems.
• Anest Iwata: Japanese manufacturer of spray guns and finishing equipment used in automotive refinish and industrial coating; competes with Fillon in bodyshop paint preparation and finishing tooling.

Others

• PPG Industries: Major global automotive paint manufacturer and a Fillon customer (Fillon dosing valves are configured for PPG paint lines); not a direct equipment competitor but a strategic customer/partner shaping Fillon's platform economics.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Automotive Aftermarket: Broad automotive refinish supplier of abrasives, masking, adhesives, and paint preparation accessories; not a direct competitor in dosing machinery, but a major incumbent selling into the same bodyshop customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCs5DfNsyY64TMKKsLL_TCDg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fillon-technologies-sas
• Instagraminstagram.com/fillontech

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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